Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Aptos, California CA
Aptos Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
|
| 35% |
Male |
|
| 2% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 29% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
We are proud to feature top rated Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Aptos. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Dr. Donald Dufford
Psychologist, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director, Anxiety Treatment Services
Successful relationships start with knowing and accepting ourselves. Then we can be clear about our needs and wants and learn to communicate clearly and appropriately. From there we can be genuinely empathetic and understanding of others points of view ultimately learning to identify and resolve dysfunctional patterns in your relationships.
40 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aptos, CA
Online in Aptos, CA California
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Janice Shapiro
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marriage counseling is another specialty of mine. I take great pleasure in teaching couples how to become Loving Communicators. Loving Communicators is a set of skills taught and practiced so you can 'have and to hold' the most loving, harmonious union a marriage was meant to be.
I integrate three modes of marriage counseling: Solo, Traditional and Guided. Solo, to address individual needs, Traditional, both partners present, and Guided, with my book, Loving Communicators.
14 Years Experience
Online in Aptos, CA California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Russell Wilkie
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
Relationships are difficult. It takes many very unnatural behaviors to create a high-quality relationship. Improving your reactions to your partner is the most important aspect and, since it is the only thing you can control anyway, this is your work. Whether it's in a couple’s session or you do the work individually, you will need to improve yourself and your reactivity and become a better you. Too many couples enter my office and expect me to change their partner because they want relief from their negative interactions. I will always gently steer things back to what you can do to make things better. My style is solution oriented, where I will give you all the tools I can in order to reduce conflict and increase connection, making a better relationship.
38 Years Experience
Online in Aptos, CA California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Elizabeth Essner, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I help couples work on issues around communication, trust and intimacy. I have experience working with couples who are doing "preventative" counseling or those who are dealing with issues in their relationship. I frequently see rapid improvement in communication skills which helps the relationship improve. I frequently work with LGBTQ+ partners.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aptos, CA
Online in Aptos, CA California
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Erin Gienger
Marriage and Family Therapist, Pre-licensed AMFT
Humans are relational beings. When a person's relationships feel less than or too much, it impacts many areas of one's life. I strive to illuminate concerns that clients, as individuals, couples, or families, are experiencing and aid clients in navigating their complex relationships. I make myself available to give clients the ability to process their lives in a new way. If you believe I could be a good fit for you as your therapist, please get in touch with me.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aptos, CA
Online in Aptos, CA California
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Jacob Kajiwara
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S., LMFT
Being in a deeply intimate and fulfilling relationship is probably one of the hardest and most trying experiences in our lifetimes. It is also one of the most rewarding... if we can figure it out. If you or your partner tend to shut down, overanalyze, get reactive, or withdraw when emotions run high, it doesn’t mean you’re relationship is beyond repair. What this often signals is that you’re both protecting yourselves in ways that once made sense—but now get in the way of the connection you really want. In therapy you will not only learn practical skills necessary for effective communication, but will explore the deeper individual and couple dynamics that keep you stuck in the endless cycle of conflict and disconnect. We will explore unmet needs, childhood or adult wounds that hurt connection, identify and address cultural or familial expectations that impact your world, and ultimately find a roadmap to creating closeness- even when times are tough.
6 Years Experience
Online in Aptos, CA California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Aimen Bukhari
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 144748, LPCC 18977
I provide relationship and marriage counseling focused on communication, conflict cycles, emotional disconnection, and trust. Therapy begins with stabilization and clarity, then explores deeper relational patterns shaped by attachment, culture, and expectations.
7 Years Experience
Online in Aptos, CA California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Laura Fleming
Pre-Licensed Professional, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
I love working with couples because our partners often reflect the parts of ourselves we struggle to see (or don't want to see!) on our own. Relationships bring up deep emotions, tender wounds, and protective patterns which makes this work both challenging and incredibly meaningful. In couples therapy, I help partners slow down, understand what’s happening beneath conflict, and create new, authentic ways to show love and support each other.
2 Years Experience
Online in Aptos, CA California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Adela Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
I only see couples in my practice so you are getting a true relationship expert. Relationships are the core of our lives, yet even strong partnerships can hit breaking points. I help couples move beyond repeating arguments, resentment, or emotional distance to reconnect with one another. Whether you’re navigating cultural differences, parenting stress, intimacy struggles, or simply feeling like roommates, therapy offers a space to rebuild trust and closeness. My goal is to help you strengthen your bond, communicate more effectively, and create a resilient partnership that can withstand life’s challenges.
5 Years Experience
Online in Aptos, CA California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We are experienced relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists and we can help you. One thing we want you to know is that conflict is your roadmap to intimacy, if you don't have conflict in a relationship, it means that at least one person is suppresssing needs, wants, and desires in order to please their partner and that will not last. When couples learn to do conflict in a healthy way they thrive and grow closer together. Call us today at 408-461-9658
8 Years Experience
Online in Aptos, CA California (Online Only)